FINAL BILL REPORT
SB 6284
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent. |
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Synopsis as Enacted
Brief Description: Regarding expenditures from the public health supplemental account.
Sponsors: Senators Hill and Frockt; by request of Department of Health.
Senate Committee on Health Care
House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Health & Human Services
Background: The public health supplemental account was established in 2001 at the request of the Department of Health (Department), to allow the Department to solicit funds from public and private sources, such as foundation funding, and track those funds separately. Language was added that prevented the account to be used to pay for or add permanent full-time equivalent staff.
The Department has been successful in receiving funding, with the Susan G. Komen Foundation as the largest contributor. The language limiting the ability to pay for permanent full-time staff lead the Department to hire part-time staff to administer activities related to the funds. This lead to inefficiencies and hiring difficulties, and has not allowed existing full-time staff expertise to be applied to certain programs.
Summary: Expenditures from the public health supplemental account may also include funding for staff.
Votes on Final Passage:
Senate | 43 | 0 | |
House | 97 | 1 |
Effective: | June 12, 2014 |